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Old 14 July 2018, 02:29 AM   #1
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Gym watch suggestions (run, lift, swim)

Any suggestions for a gym, run, lift, swim watch?

I just want lightweight and a chrono with laps. Easy to push buttons help. Don’t want a huge computer. Thanks
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Old 14 July 2018, 02:36 AM   #2
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Garmin fenix 5 without a doubt. I just bought it month or so ago. Fantastic watch, waterproof and all functions you could need. I'm very impressed.

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Old 14 July 2018, 02:45 AM   #3
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Please keep in mind my last comment. Not a computer. Want less than $100.
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Old 14 July 2018, 02:51 AM   #4
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Please keep in mind my last comment. Not a computer. Want less than $100.
You didn't mention budget in your opening post.

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You didn't mention budget in your opening post.

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Old 14 July 2018, 03:00 AM   #6
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Just get a Casio or Timex with decent water resistance. Should be under $30.
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Just get a Casio or Timex with decent water resistance. Should be under $30.
Exactly what I was going to say.
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Old 14 July 2018, 03:45 AM   #8
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Yep. Something cheap, ditgal, and water resistant. If anything happens it's an easy replacement.

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Old 14 July 2018, 04:04 AM   #9
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Just get a Casio or Timex with decent water resistance. Should be under $30.
I totally forgot about Ironman. They have really easy to push buttons. Thanks for jogging my memory.
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Old 14 July 2018, 06:15 AM   #10
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Any suggestions for a gym, run, lift, swim watch?

I just want lightweight and a chrono with laps. Easy to push buttons help. Don’t want a huge computer. Thanks
for gym, run (laps), lift, get this:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Timex-Iro...atch/118277682

if you need to press the button while wet or underwater, get any shock that fits your budget and style :)
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Casio g shock, light & dependable
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Old 16 July 2018, 04:49 AM   #12
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Mine is a Casio world time Illuminator.

Robust little watch - super lightweight and has had some serious serious use thrown at it, but it just won’t break.

Works for diving too and operating buttons at depth underwater did not cause any issues.
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Garmin fenix 5 without a doubt. I just bought it month or so ago. Fantastic watch, waterproof and all functions you could need. I'm very impressed.

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Please keep in mind my last comment. Not a computer. Want less than $100.
I really like the fenix 3 HR which I recently purchased as a refurb. It costs much less than the new ones (fenix 5) and although fairly chunky and computerized it also take heart rate data and can be used with a variety of attachments for biking, swimming and other sports. I like if so much that I'm having a hard time being interested in wearing my Rolex. It is an older model but is built really well. The heart rate data is a great motivator as well. I'm certain if you want to just wear a cheap watch that the recommendations are great. In my case I like to have the feed back it gives on my swimming efficiency and it useful for many other sports from Kayaking to mountain climbing. Sorry for not staying with in your guide lines.
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Old 18 July 2018, 10:15 AM   #14
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I really like the fenix 3 HR which I recently purchased as a refurb. It costs much less than the new ones (fenix 5) and although fairly chunky and computerized it also take heart rate data and can be used with a variety of attachments for biking, swimming and other sports. I like if so much that I'm having a hard time being interested in wearing my Rolex. It is an older model but is built really well. The heart rate data is a great motivator as well. I'm certain if you want to just wear a cheap watch that the recommendations are great. In my case I like to have the feed back it gives on my swimming efficiency and it useful for many other sports from Kayaking to mountain climbing. Sorry for not staying with in your guide lines.
It’s fine, I just don’t need a computer. I’ve done marathons and whatnot. I can tell my heart rate by feeling.

I did get an Ironman for $40. I just wanted a chrono with easy buttons that I could swim in. G-shocks are two hard to press easy while exercising.
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